TW201803485A - Wearable device and wristband thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A wearable device, which comprises a wristband, an electronic module and a connector. The wristband comprises a housing and a band. The housing has a first end, a second end, and an accommodating space. The band has a first end extending from the first end of the housing, and a free second end opposite to the first end of the band. The electronic module disposes within the accommodating space. The connector disposes either at the second end of the housing, or at a first end of the electronic module that is closer to the second end of the housing than the first end of the housing, wherein the free second end of the band is insertable through or into the connector. Wherein there is free of any band between the second end of the housing and the connector and between the first end of the electronic module and the connector.

Description

Wearable device and wristband

The present disclosure is directed to a wearable device and wristband thereof, and more particularly to a wearable device and wristband thereof that can provide a new and diverse wearable wearable device to a user.

In recent years, wearable devices (such as smart watches, smart wristbands, etc.) have been popular due to their mobility and various functions. The wearable device is used to measure the user's heartbeat, track the user's walking route, record the user's athletic history, display notifications to the user, and/or provide other different functions. In order to provide consumers with different options for wearable devices, different types of wearable devices are needed.

However, all existing wearable devices on the market offer only a type similar to a conventional watch having a process module disposed in the middle portion of the wristband and a wristband extending from the ends of the intermediate portion, respectively.

In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, a wearable device is provided that includes a wristband, an electronic module, and a connector. The wristband includes a housing and a strap. The housing has a first end, a second end, and an accommodation space between the first end and the second end. The strap has a first end extending from the first end of the housing and a free second end opposite the first end of the strap. The electronic module is disposed in the accommodating space. The connector is disposed at the second end of the housing or at a first end of the electronic module closer to the second end of the housing than the first end of the housing, wherein the free second end of the strap is insertable into the connection In the device to secure the strap to the connector. There is no strap between the second end of the housing and the connector and between the first end of the electronic module and the connector.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a wristband suitable for use in a wearable device is proposed. The wristband includes a housing and a strap. The housing has a first end, a second end, and an accommodation space between the first end and the second end. The strap extends from the first end of the housing. Wherein the second end of the housing does not have any straps.

In order to better understand the above and other aspects of the present disclosure, the following specific embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different features of the present invention. Specific examples of components and configurations are described below to simplify the disclosure. Of course, these are merely examples and not limiting. Moreover, the present disclosure may repeat reference numerals and/or words in the various examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and is not a limitation of the various embodiments and/or configurations discussed.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a wearable device 1 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. as the picture shows. As shown in FIG. 1, the wearable device 1 includes a wristband 2, an electronic module 3, and a connector 4.

In an embodiment, the wristband 2 is a flexible strap that is used to surround the user's wrist and includes a housing 21 and a strap 22. The housing 21 includes a first end 211, a second end 212, and an accommodation space 213 positioned between the first end 211 and the second end 212. The strap 22 includes a first end 221 extending from the first end 211 of the housing 21. And a free second end 222 opposite the first end 221 of the strap 22. That is, the second end 212 of the housing 21 does not have any straps. In some embodiments, the surface material of the wristband 2 may be, but not limited to, fabric, rubber, plastic or the like to give the user a different tactile sensation, and the inner material of the wristband 2 may be, but not limited to, rubber. Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), silicone or other similar materials to ensure that the wristband 2 has sufficient folding elasticity.

In an embodiment, the electronic module 3 can be a multi-function module for providing different functions to the user and disposed in the accommodating space 213. In the present embodiment, the electronic module 3 is previously disposed in the accommodating space 213 before being sold to the consumer. The electronic module 3 includes a first end 31 and a second end 32, wherein the first end 31 of the electronic module 3 is closer to the second end 212 of the housing 21 than the first end 211 of the housing 21. The electronic module 3 further includes a wireless communication module and a vibration module, wherein the wireless communication module is used for communicating with other devices such as a mobile phone, a computer or other similar smart device through wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and the like. And the vibration module is used to notify the user of some events through the wireless communication module.

FIG. 2 is an assembled view of the electronic module of the first embodiment. The electronic module 3 includes a curved surface 3a corresponding to the inner surface 213a of the accommodating space 213; that is, the electronic module 3 is closely disposed in the accommodating space 213 to avoid the difference between the electronic module 3 and the accommodating space 213. Necessary collision. In this embodiment, the electronic module 3 has a first thickness T1 at the first end 31, the electronic module 3 has a second thickness T2 at the second end 32, and the electronic module 3 is located at the first end 31 and the second The central portion 33 between the ends 32 has a third thickness T3, wherein the third thickness T3 is greater than the first thickness T1 and the second thickness T2, the first thickness T1 being greater than or equal to the second thickness T2. As described above, the curved inner surface 213a of the accommodation space 213 corresponds to the curved shape of the electronic module 3. Further, since the third thickness T3 is larger than the first thickness T1 and the second thickness T2, it is easier to assemble the electronic module 3 into the accommodating space 213.

In some embodiments, the connector 4 is disposed at the second end 212 of the housing 21 or the electronic module 3 disposed closer to the second end 212 of the housing 21 than the first end 211 of the first housing 21 At the first end 31, the free second end 222 of the strap 22 can be inserted into the connector 4 to secure the strap 22 to the connector 4. As shown in FIG. 2, since the electronic module 3 is completely within the accommodating space 213, the connector 4 is disposed at the second end 212 of the housing 21. In the present embodiment, there is no strap between the second end 212 of the housing 21 and the connector 4.

FIG. 3 illustrates a second embodiment of the wearable device, and FIG. 4 illustrates a process of assembling the wearable device of the second embodiment.

In an embodiment, the housing 21 further includes a first opening 214 at the second end 212 to enable the electronic module 3 to be inserted through the first opening 214 and removed from the receiving space 213. The connector 4 is disposed at the first end 31 of the electronic module 3, and when the electronic module 3 is inserted into the accommodating space 213 through the first opening 214, the connector 4 is exposed to the accommodating space 213. In the present embodiment, there is no tape between the first end 31 of the electronic module 3 and the connector 4.

In an embodiment, the outer casing of the wristband has an outer surface facing the ring and an inner surface opposite the outer surface when the free second end of the strap is inserted into the connector and secured to the connector to form the loop.

FIG. 5 illustrates a third embodiment of the wearable device, and FIG. 6 illustrates a process of assembling the wearable device of the third embodiment. In the present embodiment, when the free second end 222 of the strap 22 is inserted into the connector 4 and the strap 22 is fixed to the connector 4 to form a loop, the housing 21 of the wrist strap 2 has an outer surface 21a facing the ring and The outer surface 21a is opposite the inner surface 21b, and the first opening 214 is located at the outer surface 21a of the housing 21, and the connector 4 is disposed at the second end 212 of the housing 21. In the present embodiment, there is no strap between the second end 212 of the housing 21 and the connector 4.

Figure 7 illustrates a fourth embodiment of the wearable device. Since the assembly process of the wearable device of the fourth embodiment is similar to that of the third embodiment, the assembly process of the wearable device of the fourth embodiment is not illustrated in the drawings. In the present embodiment, as in the third embodiment, the housing 21 of the wristband 2 has an outer surface 21a facing the ring and an inner surface 21b opposite to the outer surface 21a, the first opening 214 being located on the inner surface 21b, connected The device 4 is disposed at the second end 212 of the housing 21. In the present embodiment, there is no strap between the second end 212 of the housing 21 and the connector 4.

Figure 8 illustrates a fifth embodiment of the wearable device. This embodiment is similar to the second embodiment but with additional features. These additional features are also applicable to other embodiments. In this embodiment, the electronic module 3 also includes a user interface 34 for communicating with the user. More specifically, user interface 34 may be a display, touch panel, button, or other similar hardware that inputs and/or outputs information. Corresponding to the user interface 34, the housing 21 also includes a user interface opening 215 for revealing the user interface 34. In the present embodiment, the user interface 34 protrudes from the curved surface 3a of the electronic module 3, and the height (Hui) of the user interface 34 is equal to the thickness (Huio) of the user interface opening 215. Therefore, the electronic module 3 can be held in the accommodation space more reliably. In another embodiment, the user interface 34 can be smoothly disposed on the curved surface 3a of the electronic module 3; that is, the user interface 34 does not protrude from the curved surface 3a.

Figure 9 illustrates a sixth embodiment of the wearable device. This embodiment is similar to the second embodiment but with additional features. These additional features are also applicable to other embodiments. In this embodiment, the electronic module 3 further includes a biosensor 35 for detecting a biometric message of the user. More specifically, the biosensor may be a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor, an electrocardiography (ECG) sensor or any other biosensor, and the biometric message corresponds to the biosensor type. Corresponding to the biosensor 35, the housing 21 also includes a sensor opening 216 for revealing the biosensor 35 to detect the user's biometric message. In the present embodiment, the biosensor 35 protrudes from the curved surface 3a of the electronic module 3, and the protruding height (Hbs) of the biosensor 35 is equal to the thickness (Hso) of the sensor opening 216. Therefore, the electronic module 3 can be held safely in the accommodating space. In another embodiment, the biosensor 35 can be smoothly disposed on the curved surface 3a of the electronic module 3; that is, the biosensor 35 does not protrude from the curved surface 3a.

Figure 10 illustrates a seventh embodiment of the wearable device. This embodiment is a combination of the fifth and sixth embodiments; that is, the electronic module 3 includes a user interface 34 and a biosensor 35, and the housing 21 includes both the user interface opening 215 and the sensor opening 216. .

Figures 11-17 illustrate various types of connectors and how to secure the straps to the connectors. In Fig. 11, the connector 4 includes a ring 41 and a post 42 in which the post 42 is disposed in the ring 41 and divides the ring 41 into a square "8" shape including a first connector opening 43 and a second connector opening 44. In the present embodiment, the free second end 222 is inserted into the first connector opening 43 and folded in a U shape to be inserted into the second connector opening 44 to secure the strap 22 to the connector 4.

In the embodiment shown in Fig. 12 of Fig. 11, the strap 22 further includes a projection 222a and a notch ring 222b at the free second end 222. After the free second end 222 is inserted through the second connector opening 44, the protrusion 222a can be caught in the slit ring 222b to secure the wearable device to the user's wrist.

In the embodiment shown in Figs. 13 and 14 of Fig. 12, the male snap 222c and the female snap 222d are used in place of the projection 222a and the slit ring 222b. After the free second end 222 is inserted through the second connector opening 44, the male snap 222c can be coupled to the female snap 222d to secure the wearable device to the user's wrist. The difference between the embodiments of Figures 13 and 14 is the method of release. The embodiment of Fig. 13 is a side release, and the embodiment of Fig. 14 is a top surface release.

In the embodiment shown in Figs. 15 and 16 of Fig. 12, the embedded magnet 222e and the magnet groove 222f are used instead of the protrusion 222a and the slit ring 222b. After the free second end 222 is inserted through the second connector opening 44, the embedded magnet 222e can be coupled to the magnet slot 222f to secure the wearable device to the user's wrist. The difference between the embodiments of Figures 15 and 16 is the insertion method. The embodiment of Fig. 15 is a side insertion, and the embodiment of Fig. 16 is a top surface insertion.

In the embodiment shown in Fig. 17 of Fig. 12, the hook 222g and the ring 222h are used instead of the projection 222a and the slit ring 222b. After the free second end 222 is inserted through the second connector opening 44, the ring 222h can be hooked by the hook 222g to secure the wearable device to the user's wrist.

In view of the above embodiments, the present application provides users with various types of wearable devices, wristbands, and various ways of wearing wearable devices to provide a new and diverse wearable wearable device to a user.

In the present disclosure, it should be understood that although the terms "first," "second," etc. may be used to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element could be termed a second element, and a second element could also be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of the embodiments. The term "and/or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

In summary, although the disclosure has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure is subject to the definition of the scope of the appended claims.

1‧‧‧ wearable device
2‧‧‧ wristband
3‧‧‧Electronic module
3a‧‧‧Surface
4‧‧‧Connector
21‧‧‧ housing
21a‧‧‧Outer surface
21b‧‧‧ inner surface
22‧‧‧Band
31‧‧‧ first end
32‧‧‧second end
34‧‧‧User Interface
35‧‧‧Biosensor
41‧‧‧ Ring
42‧‧‧ pillar
43‧‧‧First connector opening
44‧‧‧Second connector opening
211‧‧‧ first end
212‧‧‧ second end
213a‧‧‧ inner surface
213‧‧‧ accommodating space
214‧‧‧ first opening
215‧‧‧User interface opening
216‧‧ ‧ sensor opening
221‧‧‧ first end
222‧‧‧Free second end
222a‧‧‧ Protrusion
222b‧‧‧ slit ring
222c‧‧‧ male buckle
222d‧‧‧Female buckle
222e‧‧‧ embedded magnet
222f‧‧‧Magnetic slot
222g‧‧‧ hook
222h‧‧‧ ring
T1‧‧‧first thickness
T2‧‧‧second thickness
T3‧‧‧ third thickness
Hui‧‧‧ Height
Huio‧‧‧ thickness
Hbs‧‧‧high height
Hso‧‧‧ thickness

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a wearable device in accordance with a first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a partial schematic view of a wearable device according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a wearable device according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing an assembly process of the wearable device according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a wearable device according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing an assembly process of the wearable device according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a wearable device according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a wearable device according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of a wearable device according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a wearable device according to a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure. 11 is a schematic view of how to fix a strap to a connector according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing how to fix the strap to the connector according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 13 is a schematic view showing how to secure the strap to the connector in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14 is a schematic view showing how to fix the strap to the connector according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 15 is a schematic view showing how to fix the strap to the connector according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 16 is a schematic view showing how to fix the strap to the strap of the connector according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 17 is a schematic view showing how to fix the strap to the connector according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

1‧‧‧ wearable device

2‧‧‧ wristband

3‧‧‧Electronic module

4‧‧‧Connector

21‧‧‧ housing

22‧‧‧Band

31‧‧‧ first end

32‧‧‧second end

211‧‧‧ first end

212‧‧‧ second end

213‧‧‧ accommodating space

221‧‧‧ first end

222‧‧‧Free second end

Claims (10)

A wearable device comprising: a wristband comprising: a housing having a first end, a second end, and a receiving space between the first end and the second end; and a strap, a first end extending from the first end of the housing and a free second end opposite the first end of the strap; an electronic module disposed within the receiving space; and a connector Provided at the second end of the housing or at the first end of the electronic module closer to the second end of the housing than the first end of the housing, wherein the strap a free second end can be inserted into the connector to secure the strap to the connector, wherein between the second end of the housing and the connector and the first end of the electronic module There are no straps between the connectors. The wearable device of claim 1, wherein the electronic module comprises a curved surface, and an inner surface of the housing corresponds to the curved surface. The wearable device of claim 2, wherein the electronic module has a first thickness at the first end of the electronic module and a second portion at the second end of the electronic module a thickness, and having a third thickness in a central portion of the electronic module, the central portion being located between the first end and the second end of the electronic module, wherein the third thickness is greater than the first thickness and The second thickness, and the first thickness is greater than or equal to the second thickness. The wearable device of claim 1, wherein the housing further includes a first opening at the second end of the housing, and the electronic module is insertable into the receiving space and passes through the first An opening is removed from the receiving space. The wearable device of claim 1, wherein the shell of the wristband is inserted when the free second end of the strap is inserted into the connector or the strap is secured to the connector to form a loop The body has an outer surface facing the ring and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The wearable device of claim 5, wherein the housing further comprises a first opening at the inner surface of the housing of the wristband, and the electronic module is insertable into the receiving space The first opening is removed from the receiving space. The wearable device of claim 5, wherein the housing further comprises a first opening at the outer surface of the housing of the wristband, and the electronic module is insertable into the receiving space The first opening is removed from the receiving space. The wearable device of claim 1, wherein the electronic module further comprises a user interface, and the housing further comprises a user interface opening exposing the user interface. The wearable device of claim 1, wherein the electronic module further comprises a biosensor, and the housing further comprises a sensor opening exposing the biosensor. A wristband comprising: a housing having a first end, a second end, and a receiving space between the first end and the second end; and a strap from the housing One end extends; wherein the second end of the housing does not have any straps.